Milliput question

duck · Post by **duck** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:04 pm

I have Milliput black, bought it around five years ago, and it was already old when I bought it, (a hind sight thing). Anyway, went to use it this weekend. The neutral colored stick has a crust on the outside. I trimmed the crust off, weighted equal portions and mixed well. First two were rather thick because I forgot about water for thinning. Third turned out great, but after that, I could not get the two to mix properly.

Any hints or help with this stuff?

starmanmm · Post by **starmanmm** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:29 pm

I haven't used that stuff for years, but it sounds like the age has gotten to it.

Lonewolf · Post by **Lonewolf** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:17 pm

The last time I used Milliput was probably about 10 years ago. Two new-in-the-box (allegedly) batches in a row were as you describe. Even though I mixed the parts in equal measure, the putty never cured. Five days after application, I was able to scrape the putty off with a fingernail. It had the consistency of dried toothpaste.

I binned the remains of the putty, switched to Aves, and have never looked back.

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:47 am

Lonewolf wrote:The last time I used Milliput was probably about 10 years ago. Two new-in-the-box (allegedly) batches in a row were as you describe. Even though I mixed the parts in equal measure, the putty never cured. Five days after application, I was able to scrape the putty off with a fingernail. It had the consistency of dried toothpaste.

I binned the remains of the putty, switched to Aves, and have never looked back.

"Beware the Milliputians, for they shall tempt thee as a Jezebel with promises of honey and figs and sure sculpts. Verily, I say unto you, their bonds shall crumble like sand and ash and they shall forsake you in your moment of need, for they are not Aves."

~Instructions 4:13, The Book of Aves

Kenny

duck · Post by **duck** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:22 am

I've heard good things about milliput, that's why I bought it. But with all the troubles this stuff has been, I will stick with Aves. Pretty sure the sample I bought back in '06 still has some left,
. The paste that came with it is still good. Did a better job than the milliput did.

Lonewolf · Post by **Lonewolf** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 3:03 pm

Lt. Z0mBe wrote:
Lonewolf wrote:The last time I used Milliput was probably about 10 years ago. Two new-in-the-box (allegedly) batches in a row were as you describe. Even though I mixed the parts in equal measure, the putty never cured. Five days after application, I was able to scrape the putty off with a fingernail. It had the consistency of dried toothpaste.

I binned the remains of the putty, switched to Aves, and have never looked back.
"Beware the Milliputians, for they shall tempt thee as a Jezebel with promises of honey and figs and sure sculpts. Verily, I say unto you, their bonds shall crumble like sand and ash and they shall forsake you in your moment of need, for they are not Aves."

~Instructions 4:13, The Book of Aves

Kenny

AMEN! And pass the safety solvent!

Joseph C. Brown · Post by **Joseph C. Brown** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:22 am

Lt. Z0mBe wrote:
"Beware the Milliputians, for they shall tempt thee as a Jezebel with promises of honey and figs and sure sculpts. Verily, I say unto you, their bonds shall crumble like sand and ash and they shall forsake you in your moment of need, for they are not Aves."

~Instructions 4:13, The Book of Aves

Kenny

Well done, sirrah! I, the Keeper of the Great Sandy Paper Chronicles, have added this to The Scrolls!